Machinist Apprentice

Federal Signal Openings • Elgin, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Machinist Apprentice who will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting blueprints, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. The apprentice will plan machine setups, program necessary information into the control system, position the workpiece, and operate various CNC machines through production runs to form specified quantities of piece parts to specified tolerances. Responsibilities also include deburring parts, monitoring machine functions to ensure parts are manufactured to defined specifications, performing first piece inspections and making necessary adjustments to the machine, completing first piece inspection documents, performing inspection and preventative maintenance, and ensuring machines are operating optimally. The role requires communication with managers, engineers, production control, quality, and other shop personnel to resolve issues and assignments. The apprentice will maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with 5S initiatives, follow all safety and personal protective equipment requirements, and input and scan work order data into the MRP/JDE system using an RF scanner, keyboard, and mouse. The apprentice must follow all procedures and processes to build a defect-free product, complete required in-process inspections, repair any defects found, and electronically process rejected parts. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Enrolled as active student in formal CNC Machining program
• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use pallet jack and overhead crane preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret blueprints, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and setup requirements.
• Plan machine set ups, program necessary information into control system, position work piece and operate various CNC machine through production runs to form specified quantities of piece parts to specified tolerances.
• Deburr parts as needed.
• Monitor machine functions to ensure that parts are manufactured to defined specifications.
• Perform first piece inspections and make necessary adjustment to machine to ensure parts are machined to designated tolerances.
• Complete first piece inspection documents as required.
• Perform inspection, preventative maintenance and ensure machines are operating optimally.
• Communicate with managers, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse.
• Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to in order to build a defect-free product.
• Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and electronically process rejected parts in accordance with established procedure
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• annual bonus potential
• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED